Abducted former Kebbi APC chairman d!es in bandits captivity
A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, has d!ed in bandits captivity. LIB reported that…
I’ve been married to one woman for 48 years, it’s boring now Charly Boy
Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has sparked reactions online after joking about being married to the same woman for nearly five decades. Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, Charly Boy…
U.S. Senate votes to limit Trumps Iran war powers in rare rebuke
The United States Senate adopted a concurrent resolution on Tuesday, June 23, directing the president to remove military forces from the conflict with Iran, delivering a significant bipartisan rebuke to…
Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 Entries
Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, has become the African artiste with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart, surpassing fellow Nigerian…
TRX mosque sparks debate after DAP veteran’s statement
MALAYSIA: Democratic Action Party (DAP) veteran Datuk Teng Chang Khim has drawn heavy criticism after urging that the proposed Masjid Warisan opposite the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) be scrapped. The…
Former Malaysian PM in fighting mood over party’s future
MALAYSIA: Despite the odds stacked against him—including the return of his former ally turned chief rival to his party—former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin made a defiant show of force at…
Former diplomat calls out Singaporeans for ‘aping anti-Trump Western commentators instead of exercising independent judgments’
SINGAPORE: In a June 21 (Sunday) Facebook post, the former diplomat Bilahari Kausikan took exception to an analysis in the New York Times that said the war in Iran had…
Johor’s RM260 billion economic blueprint: What JETP means for the state and for Singapore
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has shared details of the state’s long-term economic roadmap in a Facebook post on June 23, 2026, outlining the Johor Economic Transformation…
‘I hope they continue spotlighting NS to build momentum’: Singaporeans applaud MenToo movement for acknowledging what goes unsaid
SINGAPORE: A new movement was recently launched for men in Singapore, and by and large, Singaporeans are expressing approval for the founders for providing a channel that focuses on men’s…
Court Adjourns Ruling On El-Rufai’s Bail Application To July 1
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned its ruling on the bail applications filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and his co-defendant, Jimi Lawal, until July…
APC Unveils Candidates For Gombe LG Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has presented party flags to 24 chairmanship candidates ahead of the local government elections in Gombe State. The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, flanked by…
Akpabio Swears In Four New Senators
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has sworn in four newly elected senators who emerged victorious in the recent bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The new lawmakers are…
Senate Passes Bill To Establish State Police
The Senate has passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police services across the federation. More to follow…. The post Senate…
VIDEO: Four-Storey Building Collapses In Port Harcourt, Rescue Efforts Underway
A four-storey building under construction has collapsed along the Odili Road axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The building, which eyewitnesses described as either a proposed hotel or shopping complex,…
Fuel Shortages Bite In Moscow As Ukraine Targets Russia’s Oil
Standing at a Moscow petrol station, taxi driver Safarali Nazarov said he was so frustrated at being forced to queue for fuel he was considering quitting his job. Russia —…
Russia Jails Deputy Leader Of Liberal Opposition Party
The deputy leader of Russia’s Yabloko opposition party was on Wednesday sentenced to seven years in prison over social media posts he made criticising the war in Ukraine. Maxim Kruglov,…
Nigerians Are Unhappy About Super Eagles’ World Cup Absence, Wike Tells Yobo
As the 2026 World Cup gathers momentum in North America, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed frustration over Nigeria’s absence from the tournament. Wike,…
VIDEO: NDLEA Busts Multi-Billion Naira Meth Factory In Oyo Forest
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a massive methamphetamine production facility hidden deep inside a forest in Oyo State, arresting a suspected Mexican drug expert…
Terrorism: Court Imposes Death Penalty On Three, Including Foreigner Arrested By DSS
A High Court sitting in Sokoto State has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death by hanging, following their conviction on charges bordering on terrorism and arms proliferation.…
El-Rufai: Atiku warns against using courts to punish opposition
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the refusal of the Federal High Court to review bail…